1. Although our hinges are marketed as an easy install, Fesler Billet strongly

recommends that you have these hood hinges installed by a professional to

avoid the possibility of damaging your vehicle.

2. Fesler Billet is not responsible for customer applications that are outside the

normal and intended use of our products, including specific model and year

applications.

3. Fesler Billet designs hood hinges off original OEM applications. Due to the vast

array of manufacturers for aftermarket parts, it is possible that you may have to

open up your bolt holes in the sheet metal to accommodate the new hinge

application.

4. Due to the vast array of manufacturers for aftermarket parts, and the fact that

you are dealing with a vehicle that is well over 40 years old and has more than

likely seen several owners, you must assume that your “original” hood is no

longer original. Things like braces, paint and bondo significantly add to the

weight of any hood, therefore drastically affecting the strength of our hood

supports.

5. A common problem occurs with hinge installation when the mounting surface on

the inner fender is bent or out of alignment (pulled out or pushed in at one or

both mounting holes). If this is the case, the mounting holes will not line up

correctly with the hinge. To correct this, double check your inner fender mounting

positions by holding a straight edge against the two mounting holes on the inner

fender. If there is a gap between the straight edge and the sheet metal, the

mounting surface is bent or out of alignment.

6. *Some applications are not designed to work with your factory inner fenders.

Please check to see if your vehicle falls under this category before installing

hinges. Fesler Built is not responsible for damage to inner fenders on these

applications.

7. Depending on your hood manufacturer, you may need a shorter bolt when

attaching the hinge to the hood. Check length before tightening making sure to

look for dimpling.

8. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES DISASSEMBLE THESE HINGES.

Doing so will void your warranty. You may not return hinges that have been

disassembled for any reason. We will be able to tell if you have disassembled

hinges upon their return and you will not be granted a refund if this is so.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Call us at 1-866-583-9787

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FBH-1510

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle / El Camino ONLY***

***This application WILL NOT work on a 68 Chevelle Body with a 69

Hood. It is solely your responsibility to know which hood you have.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle / El Camino ONLY Copyright 2011 © by Fesler Productions, LLC. All rights reserved.

JUST A THOUGHT

To protect your paint from nicks and scratches during

the install, invest in a roll of painters tape (either green

or blue) and apply to inner fenders, cowl and front end.

Packing List:

2 - Hinge Assemblies (Right/Left)

2 – Gas lift supports

4 - 3/8” x 1 1/4” button head bolts

4 – 3/8” x 1 1/4” socket head bolts

8 – 3/8” AN washers

4 – 3/8” flat washers

Instructions:

1. Remove Hood

2. Remove the factory hinge from the fender

3. Inspect factory bolt holes in fender and test thread with new bolts.

a. Note: If existing bolt holes have damaged threads or rust,

you may have to re-tap them.

4. BEFORE installing your

hinges on your vehicle, first

install the stainless steel

gas spring to each hinge.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT

YOU INSTALL THE

SPRING WITH THE

SHAFT FACING THE

REAR OF THE CAR TO

ENSURE PROPER

OPERATION AND

PREVENT FAILURE.

5. Position each hinge on the corresponding fender and attach

using the supplied 3/8” x 1 1/4 ” socket head bolts, each with one

AN washer. Tighten bolts snug so they are securely attached to

fender.

6. Attach the hood to the hinges

using the supplied 3/8” x 1 1/4”

button head bolts, each one

with a flat washer + a AN

washer .

a. Note: Be sure to use

anti-seize on all bolts

before installing

7. To avoid hitting your cowl when closing the hood for the first time,

slide the hood as far forward as possible before closing. Close

hood carefully making sure it does not hit the fenders or cowl.

8. Check the height and position and make any adjustments by

repositioning the hinge slightly at the hood or fender locations.

9. Once hood position has

been set, tighten all bolts,

remove tape and go.

10. Be sure to check and

tighten ALL BOLTS (including assembly bolts if necessary) every

few months to avoid loosening, which is often caused by normal

use.

QUICK NOTE

Depending on your hood

manufacturer, you may need a

shorter bolt when attaching the

hinge to the hood. Check length

before tightening making sure to

look for dimpling. Do not tighten

bolts yet, you will have to maneuver

the hinges and hood in order to get

a proper fit.

ADJUSTMENTS

Height = Fender Adjustment

Front to Back = Hood Adjustment

Left to Right = Hood Adjustment